Steven is joined by his wife, Annie, and Dr. Earl Showerman to honor the passing of colleague, friend, and Prince of the Oxfordian Revolution, Tom Regnier who we lost this month from complications due to Covid-19. Also, fellow Oxfordians share their thoughts and pay respects to the former president of the Shakespeare Oxford Fellowship, and past Oxfordian of the Year.
"My dearest partner of greatness"
Steven's wife, Annie, sits in the host's chair and asks compelling questions of Steven and returning guest, Dr. Earl Showerman, including a few curve balls the two Oxfordians do their best to hit out of the park.
Shakespeare's Political "Dream"
Dr. Earl Showerman returns to the program to discuss with Steven the various and very dangerous political aspects of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream.”
Bring Home the Bacon
Steven welcomes Carole Sue Lipman, president of the Shakespeare Authorship Roundtable to discuss the her work with the global forum as well as the life and times of Delia Bacon, first Baconian, and much maligned Shakespeare Authorship researcher.
Physics of an Oxfordian
Former physics teacher, now thespian of the stage and converted Oxfordian, native Brit Tom Woosnam, shares his story with with Steven.
What Bloody Tragedy is That?
Dr. Earl Showerman returns to the show to discuss with Steven the influences of classic Greek literature as source material for the popular (and rumored to be cursed) Scottish play.
Beggar's Books & Noble's Blood
Steven is flying solo in this very unique episode of Don't Quill the Messenger to discuss his personal library and the books within in that he feels are the most important to the Oxfordian movement.
One Year Anniversary
Steven welcomes actor/film director and producer of the show, Jake Lloyd Bacon back to the program to discuss the first year of Don't Quill the Messenger! The two reminisce about their favorite episodes and the conversations they consider tent-pole for the show, as well as talk about what they hope for the next year!
Is there a Doctor in the House?!
Retired ER physician Earl Showerman returns as a guest to speak with Steven about Shakespeare’s advanced and extensive medical knowledge as found within the 700 or more medical references in the canon.
Oxfordian Actors Bucket List
Steven welcomes his wife, Annie, back to the program to discuss some of the roles they both hope to play on stage some day, and the Oxfordian connections to those roles which make them more attractive to an actor's sense of the autobiographical nature of them.
Into the Breach
Actor, fight coordinator, and Society for Creative Anachronism combat veteran, Jesse Durant, joins Steven to talk about medieval and Renaissance combat in connection with the Shakespearean canon.
The French Connection
Steven talks with Elisabeth Waugaman, PhD in medieval French studies, about the evidence of influence upon the works of the Bard derived from French culture, history, and French political intrigue of the time period.
Married Into It
Steven welcomes his wife, Shakespearean actress Annie Freeman Sabel, to the program to describe what it was like to marry an Oxfordian, and share her personal journey with the Shakespeare Authorship Question.
Monumental Conversations
Emmy Award-Winning writer, actor, and author Hank Whittemore returns to discuss his seminal publication on the Shake-Speare sonnets, "The Monument," and his interpretation of the relationships found within the poetry.
Mischievous Minutiae
Returning guest Bonner Miller Cutting joins Steven to discuss her new book, "Necessary Mischief," with chapters on the Earl of Oxford's thousand pound annuity, censorship, torture, and punishment of writers in Elizabethan England, and much more!
Collegiate Questions
Steven welcomes Clark State College theatre professor Theresa Lauricella to discuss the results of her raising the Shakespeare Authorship Question to students and colleagues on a community college campus.
**Minor correction from today’s episode - Theresa misspoke when mentioning Constant Pilgrim - the title she was thinking of was A Lover's Complaint!
Love Boat to Cyprus: Ted Lange shares his journey to Othello
Actor, producer, director, and writer Ted Lange talks with Steven about the voyage from television starring in the iconic "Love Boat" to training at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts to becoming the first African American actor to portray Othello on film.
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Shakespeare's Tour, For Sure : Deep Research of Italian Archives
Literature professor, Michael Delahoyde of Washington State University joins Steven to discuss Edward de Vere's trail through Italy. Michael has spent the last five summers delving deep into the archives of the Italian cities where the Earl of Oxford spent his time, and the details are fascinating!
Speaking Daggers
Steven welcomes Actor/Writer/Filmmaker and the producer of the show, Jake Lloyd Bacon onto the podcast to talk about the nature of the Shakespeare authorship conversation and the social habits the conversation tends to trigger. They read and respond to some listener emails and tweets as well as share their feelings and experiences when discussing Shakespeare authorship.